Black Bear Pictures
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SPG3 Entertainment
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NYAD
Witness the incredible true story.
Athlete Diana Nyad sets out at 60 to achieve a nearly impossible lifelong dream: to swim from Cuba to Florida across more than 100 miles of open ocean.
- Original title
- NYAD
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
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tmdb51616167
Sep 2, 2024 · via TMDB
In my opinion, this film was decent, but not something I would choose to watch again due to its lengthy runtime. The storyline revolves around an elderly individual striving to achieve their dream of becoming a swimmer, a significant personal accomplishment given the challenges they face in the vast ocean. While the concept of an elderly swimmer overcoming obstacles is commendable, I found the lack of dramatic events somewhat puzzling. The movie seemed to be missing those intense, gripping moments that typically drive a narrative forward. Although the characters addressed some questions along the way, the overall pacing made the film feel somewhat lackluster and monotonous. Nevertheless, the desire to see if the protagonist reaches their goal kept me engaged until the end. While I did watch it through once, I don't see myself revisiting this film anytime soon as it didn't leave a lasting impact on me.
Manuel São Bento
Nov 17, 2023 · via TMDB
MORE SPOILER-FREE MINI-REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mini-reviews-2023-edition "NYAD is anchored by powerhouse performances, with Annette Bening and Jodie Foster delivering award-worthy portrayals in a film that draws inspiration from Diana Nyad's 53-hour open-water swim at the age of 64. Based on Nyad's book, this adaptation unfolds with heartfelt, authentic dialogue that enthralls the audience in the emotional journey of the protagonist's remarkable achievement. However, the movie falls into the typical pitfalls of biopics, sidestepping real-life controversies, such as the uncertified nature of the swim - a notable omission that doesn't help the credibility of the extraordinary feat. In addition to this, the film also succumbs to the formulaic constraints of Oscar-bait flicks, lacking creativity, and eventually becoming repetitive. Despite its shortcomings, it remains a compelling watch, driven by outstanding displays and an inspiring story at its core." Rating: B-
Brent Marchant
Nov 9, 2023 · via TMDB
It’s been said that it’s never too late to pursue one’s dream. But how many of us who are getting on in years actually make the effort to accomplish that? As time passes by, we may begin to feel like life is passing us by, too, sweeping away the opportunities to fulfill those aspirations and leading to relentless disappointment, frustration and depression. So it was for famed marathon swimmer Diana Nyad (Annette Bening) as she entered her senior years. Having accomplished much as a long-distance open water swimmer as a young adult, she subsequently became a broadcaster for ABC Sports, serving as an expert on the subject. But that work didn’t provide the same satisfaction as what she was born to do, an undertaking that made her feel like she had taken a 30-year detour in her destiny. That changed, however, when she decided to get back in the water and attempt to make the 103-mile swim from Havana, Cuba to Key West, FL, a long-cherished dream she tried but failed at when she was 28. At 60, however, she believed she could still do it, and so she set off on a quest to complete it, a pursuit that everyone said was unrealistic and impossible at her age. As a headstrong, never-say-die force to reckon with, though, Nyad forged ahead with her best friend, Bonnie (Jodie Foster), serving as her often-beleaguered coach. Directors Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi bring this fact-based story to life in this engaging biopic, chronicling Nyad’s odyssey and, in the process, never shying away from portraying the fabled swimmer from all angles, both as a heroic, determined role model and as an off-putting, obstinate pain in the butt. The storytelling approach is admittedly somewhat formulaic and a tad overlong, but the picture’s overall execution provides an authentic depiction of the grueling ordeal Nyad and her crew underwent, all effectively brought to life by the star power of Bening and Foster in their respective roles. The film also provides Nyad’s childhood back story, illustrating how she steeled her lifelong resolve for success and refused to play the part of a victim when the going got tough. It’s also refreshing to see a release that’s not afraid to showcase the story of an older woman, an often-overlooked demographic in contemporary cinema about a character who just might have something worth saying. “Nyad” probably doesn’t qualify as epic filmmaking, but it certainly makes the most of everything it has to work with, presenting viewers with an entertaining and inspiring watch, especially for those who feel cast aside and reconciled to their circumstances but who still have a burning desire for excellence aflame within them.
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Annette Bening
Diana Nyad
Jodie Foster
Bonnie Stoll
Rhys Ifans
John Bartlett
Ethan Jones Romero
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Luke Cosgrove
Luke Tipple
Jeena Yi
Angel Yanigahara
Eric T. Miller
Coach Jack Nelson
Carolyn McCormick
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Nadia Lorencz
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Marcus Young
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Karly Rothenberg
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Jon Rose
Jose Mota Prestol
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Melissa R. Stubbs
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Samantha Gordon
Katie (Register Girl) (uncredited)
Lilo Grunwald
Nina (uncredited)
Teddy Blanks
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Jamie Marshall
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Andrew Lazar
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ADR Coordinator
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ADR Mixer
Leslie Bloome
Foley Artist
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Music Supervisor
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Lora Hirschberg
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Ric Schnupp
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
R. Christopher White
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